Unique and successful Black-owned businesses abound in San Antonio, and we’re recognizing Black History Month by highlighting nearly 50 of those ventures.

These local entrepreneurs are award-winning chefs, celebrated healthcare providers, respected fitness pros and more. Their continued financial successes lift up the whole community.

Tank’s Pizza 902 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 320-9224, tankspizzamenu.com With an emphasis on freshly-made dough, Tank’s house-made herb-infused olive oil and fresh ingredients add even more flavor to their stone-baked pizzas and calzones. Credit: Instagram / tankspizza
225° Urban Smoke 1015 Rittiman Road #113, (210) 444-9956, 225urbansmoketx.com Serving up smoked meats, Cajun treats and southern favorites, 225° Urban Smoke offers more than just barbecue. They’re a chef-driven one stop flavor shop and the pride in their craft comes through in each bite. Don’t forget the NOLA-style beignets for dessert. Credit: Photo via Instagram / 225urbansmoke
The Jerk Shack 10234 TX-151, (210) 776-7780, facebook.com/thejerkshacksatx A consistent mention in restaurant roundups, folks keep coming back to the Jerk Shack. Both a Black-owned and veteran-owned eatery, the restaurant offers wild flavors, hefty portions and good eating. Credit: Photo via Instagram / thejerkshack
Organically Bath & Beauty Multiple Locations, organicallybathbeauty.co Based in San Antonio, Texas, and founded by Kela Nabors, Organically Bath & Beauty offers organic beauty products such as bath bombs, soap bars, moisturizers and much more to nurture and repair all facets of the body. The family-owned business was sparked by Nabors’s own interest in making natural products to treat her daughter’s eczema. Now, the skin care line is available at North Star Mall, at their brick and mortar location off Wurzbach Rd. and online via Organically’s website as well as Target.com. Credit: Photo courtesy of Organically Bath & Beauty
Weathered Souls Brewing Co. 606 Embassy Oaks – Suite 500, (210) 274-6824, weatheredsouls.beer A 2023 James Beard Foundation nominee, Weathered Souls Brewing made a name for itself back in 2020 with its Black is Beautiful social justice campaign. You can still get the signature brew at the northeast SA taproom, but we’d encourage you to try any of its other many brews while you’re there. Credit: Photo by Kimberly Machado via Instagram / weatheredsoulsbrewing_satx
Southern Roots Vegan Bakery 6208 S. Flores St., (210) 279-9414, southernrootsvegan.com Southern Roots offers an extensive menu of vegan and gluten-free donuts, cookies and cakes — perfect for a vegan treat. Credit: Photo via Instagram / southernrootsbiz
Freight Fried Chicken 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 6, instagram.com/freightchicken Chef Nicola Blaque brought her new fried chicken concept to the Pearl’s Bottling Department food hall in early 2024. Freight Fried Chicken draws inspiration from Black women known as Waiter Carriers who sold food to rail passengers traveling through Gordonsville, Virginia, in the years following the Civil War. The new joint serves chicken fried in a dry batter similar to the one used by the Waiter Carriers. Credit: A.J. Creative for Freight Fried Chicken
San Antonio Ballet School 2106 NW Military Hwy., (210) 802-7931, sanantonioballetschool.com The San Antonio Ballet School is a realized dream of lifetime dancer Danielle Steans. SABS offers ballet classes and workshops for all experience levels, and manages a nonprofit youth ballet designed to “cultivate the art of dance among future generations.” Credit: Photo via Instagram / saballetschool
Smashin Crab Multiple Locations, smashincrab.com Get your seafood fix at one of Smashin Crab’s several locations. Whether you’re in the mood for boiled seafood, po’ boys or cajun fries, the Smashin Crab has got you covered. Credit: Photo via Instagram / smashincrab
Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant 5237 Walzem Rd., Windcrest, (210) 549-4392, mrskitchensoulfoodrestaurant.com This eatery started in a cottage near downtown, but now slings heaping portions of fried chicken, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, meatloaf and collard greens in a location on Walzem Road. Credit: Photo via Instagram / little.mama.eats
Asukar Specialty Cakes 700 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 764-9614, myasukar.com Asukar is the place for extravagant custom-made cakes. From wedding cakes to birthday cakes to even corporate gifting, Asukar will bake and design a cake with details specific to your needs. Diners in Fair Oaks Ranch can now visit Asukar’s cafe for sandwiches, snacks and sweets. Credit: Ana Isabel Photography
Sweet Yams 218 N. Cherry St, (210) 229-9267, facebook.com/SweetYamsOrganic Sweet Yams serves their takes on Southern favorites like vegan chili and Southern greens, as well as organic juices and sweet potato cupcakes for dessert. All menu items are gluten-free and several are vegan-friendly. Credit: Photo via Instagram / sweetyamsorganic
A New Day Pediatric Psychology PLLC 16607 Blanco Rd., Suite 1107, (210) 816-4149, anewdaysa.com President and owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology PLLC, Dr. Ann Louise Lockhart, practiced in military clinics and hospitals for over a decade before starting her San Antonio practice in 2016. A New Day offers therapy, psychological testing, in-home behavior consultation and parent coaching sessions. Credit: Photo by bendthelightbranding via Instagram / anewdaypsych
Tony G‘s Soul Food Multiple Locations, tonygssoulfood.com It’s hard to find a Sunday brunch that beats authentic Southern comfort food accompanied by live jazz music. Tony G’s is a crowd favorite for a reason. After all, you can’t go wrong with a place that makes peach cobbler from scratch daily. Credit: Photo via Instagram / tonygssoulfood
Jamaica Jamaica Cuisine 2026 Austin Highway, (210) 590-0515, jamaicajamaicacuisine.com Owners Dee and Angelo Gordon grew up living a Jamaican lifestyle and graciously wanted to share that experience with their adopted hometown, the Alamo City. Offering authentic fare, Jamaica Jamaica lets you enjoy bites like jerk chicken while appreciating the culture. Go for a traditional plate like the oxtail or go for something with a San Antonio twist. Fiery jerk tacos, anyone? Credit: Nina Rangel
In the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery 1917 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 600-4141, facebook.com/EOTBGallery Located in Government Hill, In the Eye of the Beholder aims to champion Black artists. The gallery showcases the work of The Art of Four, an initiative founded by Eye of the Beholder owner and curator Maria M. Williams, which began with four members and has now grown to 15 artists. Credit: Photo via Instagram / intheeye_gallery
Harmon’s BBQ 102 S Main St, Cibolo, (210) 658-8889, harmonsbbq.com The BBQ may be smoked slowly, but you’ll have a hard time not eating it fast. Harmon’s serves up flavorful ‘que by the plate, combo, sandwich and more. They offer up all the essential meats and fixin’s you need for a real Texan style meal. Credit: Photo via Instagram / harmonsbbq
Carmel Soap Company carmelsoap.com The Carmel Soap Company has been providing plant-based, vegan-friendly, additive-free skin and hair products since 2016. With no artificial colors or scents, their artisan soaps, lotions and scrubs are good and good for you. Although its storefront closed during the pandemic, you can still order products online or check their website to see when they’ll appear at events in and around town. Credit: Photo via Instagram / carmelsoap
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Heavy Metal Fitness 2313 N.W. Military Hwy. St. 111, (210) 257 0504, heavymetalfit.com This northside gym offers personal and small group training, strength training, powerlifting and programming led by a team of seasoned, experienced coaches to provide optimal training for their clients. Credit: Photo via Instagram / heavymetalfit
Latched Support Multiple Locations, (210) 504-8015, latchedsupport.com Latched Support offers free diaper assistance, breast-feeding support, webinars and parenting classes to San Antonio families. Founded by two registered nurses, Latched is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on quality education, critical maternal assistance and advocacy. Credit: Photo via Instagram / latched.support
BaySeas Seafood 13954 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 314-5219, bayseascatfishhouse.com BaySeas has everything you need if you’re craving catfish. From catfish sandwiches to catfish and shrimp to a family catfish platter, there is no better place in San Antonio for those who love the southern delicacy. Credit: Photo via Instagram / bayseas_market
Sauce’s Southern Kitchen Location Varies, (210) 577-6396, saucesa.square.site Sauce’s Southern Kitchen’s been serving authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine to San Antonio residents since 2015. You can expect classics like gumbo, catfish and jambalaya that’s so good that you’d think you’re in the heart of the Big Easy. Check out their socials to see where they are serving up owner “Chef Sauce’s” exclusive recipes from their mobile food truck. Credit: Facebook / Sauce’s Southern Kitchen Cajun & Creole Cuisine
Mark’s Outing 1624 E. Commerce Street (210) 299-8110, marksouting.com Mark’s Outing, formerly Fatty’s Burgers, has been serving up burgers and complimentary slow-cooked beans on Commerce Street since 2005. Credit: Photo via Instagram / marksouting
Doss Audiology and Hearing Center Multiple Locations, dossaudiology.com Doss Audiology and Hearing Center in nearby Schertz and Floresville focuses on diagnosis and treatment of hearing related disorders. Owner Dr. Phallon Doss, clinical audiologist, was awarded San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2019. Credit: Photo via Instagram / jhenryagin
Sip-It Daiquiris To-Go Multiple Locations, drinksipit.com SipIt Daiquiris hit the ground running in January of 2020. Since then, the daiquiri drive-thru has opened six locations in San Antonio and beyond. SipIt offers a wide variety of different daiquiri flavors including seasonal specials, combination flavors and virgin drinks. Credit: Photo via Instagram / drinksipit
Mr. A-Ok’s Kitchen 5532 Walzem Road, (210) 642-4181, mraokskitchen.com San Antonio has no shortage of Southern food spots, and some are admittedly more well-known than others. Make it a point to try Mr. A-Ok’s Kitchen. This off-the-radar spot offers authentic recipes that will bring succulent dishes to your plate. Seriously, taste it for yourself and be sure to give kudos to Chef Steven Harris. Credit: Photo via Instagram / marres09
Wayne’s Wings 7870 Culebra Road, Suite 12, wayneswingssa.com At the end of February, Wayne’s Wings announced that it plans to open a third location located on the West Side at the beginning of June. The new spot will serve its eponymous wings in the same business strip as a Rios Barbacoa and a Papa John’s Pizza. Credit: Photo via Instagram / mikey.harrison
Chatman’s Chicken 1747 S. W.W. White Road, (210) 359-0245, facebook.com/Chatmans-Chicken Who would’ve known that getting to fried food heaven meant looking no further than the East Side? You can’t go wrong with the fried chicken here, and the restaurant has a great variety of homemade sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw to pair it with. Credit: Photo via Instagram / mt.calories
Manna Reign Chocolates (207) 756-5728, facebook.com/mannareignchocolates From truffles to bonbons to gluten free brownies, Manna Reign Chocolate is a one stop shop for chocoholics. Catch them at a farmer’s market near you, or place a custom order via email. Credit: Photo via Instagram / mannareignchocolates
Texas Muscle and Fitness Multiple Locations, (210) 375-3019, txmuscleandfitness.com This 24/7 gym specializes in weight lifting and personal training but also offers outdoor turf training, weekend bootcamps and cardio machines for a well-rounded routine. Credit: Photo via Instagram / texasmuscleandfitness
Binge Kitchen 449 McCarty Rd., (210) 442-8126, eatbingekitchen.com Binge Kitchen’s menu is 100% vegan and features gluten-free options, aiming to provide its visitors with food that makes them feel at home. Credit: Photo via Instagram / eatbingekitchen
DeeWillie’s Bar-B-Que 12130 O Connor Road, (210) 387-7452, deewilliestxbbq.com DeeWillie’s Bar-B-Que is a must-try. This longtime spot offers food made by barbecue lovers for barbecue lovers. It’s worth heading to the Northeast side to chow down on some of their brisket. Credit: Photo via Instagram / deewilliestxbbq
Freckles and Brows 2106 E. Sonterra Blvd. ste. 111, (210) 363-8140, frecklesandbrows.com Freckles and Brows is an independent salon owned by Perlesta Omosowofa, a licensed Esthetician and Certified Microblade Artist. Offering services like peels, facials, microblading and hair removal necessities, Freckles and Brows is a one-stop shop for skincare and maintenance. Credit: Photo via Instagram / frecklesandbrows
Williams Confectionery Crafts 12107 Toepperwein Rd. # 5A, Live Oak, (210) 967-5200, williamsconfectionerycraftscafe.com Live Oak can mean quite a drive for many locals, but it’s worth it to dine at Williams Confectionery Crafts. With breakfast, lunch and dessert options that truly taste like your mom or granny made it, owner Joyce Williams has kept the authentic homemade bites coming since its 2006 opening. You’ll feel right at home here with these too-delicious servings and of course Williams’ care. Credit: Photo via Instagram / eldaeats
Carmens De La Calle 320 N. Flores St, (210) 281-4349, carmensdelacalle.com Owned by Paula Sullivan, Carmens De La Calle is a hub of Spanish culture in downtown SA. After years on the St. Mary’s Strip, the bar moved to its current location in late 2014 after being closed for a year, and has thrived ever since with Sullivan at the helm. With support from the spirit of downtown, Carmens serves globally-inspired dishes and hosts live musicians regularly. Credit: Photo by Torence B. White via Instagram / surrealtymz
Stop Playing Studios 2450 Babcock Road, (254) 722-7635, stopplaying.net Stop Playing Studios is a one-of-a-kind concept. Aspiring hip-hop, R&B, and NeoSoul artists can receive a free consultation and then schedule a one-time recording session or choose from a variety of pricing plans to fit their needs. Artists can also reserve a studio for an hour to record podcasts for $25 or a three-hour 360 VR music video session for $300 — and the audio quality is top-notch. Credit: Photo via Instagram / stopplayingstudios
Roots Salad Kitchen 403 Blue Star #106, (210) 701-8064, rootssaladkitchen.com Located in downtown SA along the San Antonio River in the Blue Star District, this health-focused joint offers a range of açaí bowls, build-your-own wraps and loaded salads, including a Tex-Mex variety and one topped with Jamaican jerk chicken. Guests in need of a pick-me-up can also order iced coffee or choose between their many iced teas. Credit: Photo via Instagram / rootssaladkitchen
Black Stallion Boxing Plus 17803 La Cantera Terrace Suite 8124, (210) 777-7587, blackstallionboxingplus.com Head coach and founder of this La Cantera-area boxing gym, Tony “The Black Stallion” Adenrian takes pride in expanding its members’ workout routines by pairing boxing with other fitness activities like weight training, cycling, Pilates and plyometrics. Credit: Photo via Instagram / blackstallionboxing_plus
Alamo Kitchens 11825 West Ave. Ste. 102, (210) 909-9988, alamokitchens.com This commercial kitchen for rent is the brainchild of founder Tracie Shelton. A business consultant for most of her life, she realized that many aspiring food entrepreneurs didn’t have access to commercial kitchens and couldn’t produce their delicious products on a grand scale. From this realization, Alamo Kitchens was born. Credit: Photo via Instagram / alamokitchenstx
Chak Therapy (361) 857-3220, chaktherapy.com Chak Therapy and its founder San Antonio native Mycheryl Russ put self-care first to keep your life balanced with a full line of products like relaxing bath bombs, scrubs and body butters. They use all-natural organic ingredients so you can rest easy, while you’re resting easy. Credit: Photo via Instagram / chak_therapy
Peace Keeper Martial Arts 8112 Tezel Rd., (210) 520-5812, peacekeeperkarate.com Co-owners James and Alisha Pierce use their training to help develop well rounded people through the physical means of martial arts. Peace Keeper has programs starting at age 4 and makes giving back to their community a priority. Credit: Photo via Instagram / peacekeeperma
Joyez Beauty Salon 9703 Bandera Rd., (210) 592-9878, vagaro.com/joyezsalonspa Adrienne Velazquez is a master hairstylist with over 20 years of experience. She opened her Joyez Beauty Salon not only as a business venture but also with a mission to educate clients on healthy hair and skincare routines and products. Joyez offers an array of services including cuts, color, extensions, makeup and more. Credit: Photo via Facebook / Joyez Salon Spa